There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Northamptonbus FlixBus 2693
3h 53m$17–36Drive 93.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Pioneer Valleycar 93.4 mi
1h 51m$16–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 18m$79–116Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry Hingham/Hull Ferry / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Northamptonbus Ppb 6261
6h 17m$26–52
Boston to Pioneer Valley by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Pioneer Valley. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Skinner Mountain via Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Pioneer Valley. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Boston and Pioneer Valley is 109 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $17 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley, including transfers.
Boston to Pioneer Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Pioneer Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Pioneer Valley is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $17 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Pioneer Valley, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Northampton 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Pioneer Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Northampton station.
Boston to Pioneer Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Pioneer Valley is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Boston to Pioneer Valley.
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